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Since 1803, when its first newspaper was published, Australia’s media have been owned largely by private enterprise. Except for the Government Gazette, which was confined to publishing official government…

The ABC will be richly rewarded for its decision to monitor its coverage if the analysis is robust, empirical and multidimensional.
AAP/Stefan PostlesDecember 15, 2013

The decision of the ABC to conduct regular editorial audits of its coverage of controversial topics is a great idea. The ABC has a unique place in the Australian media landscape. Learning more about how…

There’s no clear need for a review of the ABC’s operations – and such calls have a long history.
Sarah AckermanDecember 12, 2013

Prime minister Tony Abbott may be a fan of institutional inquiries and a critic of supposed ABC bias, but he has nothing to gain by responding to calls for yet another review of the ABC. First, there’s…

Known for good political antennae, ABC chief Mark Scott has come under fire for his decisions around the Snowden spying leaks.
AAP/Alan PorrittDecember 11, 2013

The current stoush between the ABC and the government sees two competing perspectives on the role of public service media in play. The Coalition, on the one hand, regards the ABC as duty bound to serve…

Does the ABC have any business providing entertainment to the masses?
ABC TV/AAPDecember 11, 2013